That episode also fortifies Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) as the undeniable MVP of this series. His menacing presence comes to a boil in the second half of the season, particularly in its penultimate episode ‘Bad Choice Road’. Tony Dalton turns Lalo Salamanca into a charismatic, yet unpredictable timebomb, arguably exceeding Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) as the most ominous antagonist in the series so far. Michael Mando puts on a great showcase as Nacho Varga, caught in between the devil and the deep blue sea of the Mexican drug cartel world. Meanwhile, Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) battles his demons as he tries to come to terms with earning a living by providing security to a dangerous drug lord.

Odenkirk skillfully makes those switches, which may appear subtle but are distinct to fans of ‘Breaking Bad’. Bob Odenkirk treads the ever-thinning ethical line between Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman. ‘Breaking Bad’ was all about exploring the grey areas of morality and seeing what it takes for a ‘good’ person to turn ‘bad’, and in the same vein, ‘Better Call Saul’ explores those themes across an impressive ensemble cast. For four seasons, we’ve watched as he’s defied his elder brother Chuck McGill (Michael McKean), and his partner Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) on his way there. We know Jimmy McGill will eventually become Saul Goodman – the ‘criminal’ lawyer.

Based on ‘Breaking Bad’, knowing the eventual outcome of some of the critical characters of ‘Better Call Saul’ certainly doesn't help.

Review: Spin-offs are incredibly tricky to execute, and prequels even more so. Story: Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) begins to embrace his hustling, wisecracking, alter-ego – Saul Goodman, while Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) continues to earn the trust of Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). This review may contain SPOILERS for ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ Seasons 1-4.

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